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Karndean manufactures luxury vinyl flooring that replicates the look and feel of flooring made from wood and stone. Compared with wood and stone, Karndean luxury vinyl is durable, waterproof and easy to clean, while offering the ability to create custom lay patterns.

Gluedown luxury vinyl flooring is affixed to the subfloor with adhesive. Individual pieces can be cut and laid in patterns, allowing you to create stylish custom looks or zoning that sets an area apart. The possibilities are virtually endless. Learn more about benefits of gluedown flooring.

Loose lay luxury vinyl flooring combines the best features of two installation formats, gluedown and rigid core. Loose lay pieces can be cut and laid in virtually any pattern, like gluedown, while offering the fast, easy installation of rigid core – full-spread adhesive is not required for installation. Learn more about benefits of loose lay flooring.

Rigid core luxury vinyl is an easy-to-install “floating floor” – pieces click and lock together, and adhesive is not required. Learn more about benefits of rigid core flooring.

Homeowners who want the ability to create custom lay patterns choose Karndean gluedown. Learn more about the benefits of gluedown flooring.

Industry-wide, rigid core is the most popular luxury vinyl installation format. Learn more about benefits of rigid core flooring

 

Inspired by wood and stone from around the world, Karndean LVT is manufactured in the form of planks and tiles that can be used as part of custom lay patterns. Combining cutting-edge technology and hands-on craftsmanship, Karndean LVT replicates the look and feel of wood and stone in exacting detail. 

Manufactured in large rolls, sheet vinyl has a design printed on the surface. 

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